Cincy Jungle Weighs In On The Ups And Downs Of Signing Antonio Bryant

There’s some interesting reaction to the four-year, $28 million contract Antonio Bryant signed. Our Bengals writer, Mr. Kirkendall over at Cincy Jungle, is aware of the risks involved with the move.

And quite frankly, does a receiver that’s recorded two 1,000-yard seasons deserve a $28 million contract over four years? Is this another deal where the Bengals are risking their necks for a guy that could prove to bite them?

Kirkendall wonders whether Terrell Owens might have been a better signing because you wouldn’t have to commit to him for so long.

He also questions if Bryant has demonstrated the ability to live up to that contract. Take out Bryant’s career year in 2008, and his average season comes out to a ho-hum 41 receptions for 634 yards.

Hardly worth $28 million.

While Kirkendall admits he’s a risky signing, he also acknowledges that this is an improvement for the Bengals.

I’m willing to be patient on Bryant though and see what he does on the field and reserve judgment until then. If he improves on his career year from 2008, then we’ll be euphoric because the results will only push the Bengals that much closer to the playoffs.

Check out the full post over at Cincy Jungle.